Paramilitary 2 Torx size

the5farrs

the5farrs

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I just bought a paramilitary 2 and was going to change the location of the pocket clip. The Spyderco website states the Torx driver size is a T-6 is the appropriate size needed, of course I don't have that size. I go to the hardware store to buy a T-6 driver and being smart, I bring the knife to test just in case. The T-6 seems to small and the T-7 is too large, WTH is going on? I must be stupid or something. Just to make sure I am not dumb, ill try it tomorrow. I am mechanically inclined and intelligent. Am I missing something, and just because...

Thanks,

Matt
 
i use a ifixit kit's t-6 and i've never had a problem.

i do have some play as well, but i've never stripped a screw even with blue loctite on it.
 
It seems to depend on the tool for the fit but it's a T6 for sure.

Craftsman bits fit well but I had one snap on me and was kind of a pain to extract the tip so they many have the tendency to break in the screw with enough torque supplied.

Benchmade blue box kit is a little sloppy in the hole.

Ace brand tools are in a close fit but still a little loose for my preference.
 
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Lebowski22 said:
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Benchmade blue box kit is a little sloppy in the hole.
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What is the preferred method for loosening blue Loctite on the screws ? I've heard that a hair dryer works ...
 
i've never had to worry about heating up blue loctite... the redstuff of course...

but my personal experience, just a bit of extra force is all i need.


from the loctite website:
For disassembly, shear with standard hand tools and remove with methylene chloride. In rare instances where hand tools do not work because of excessive engagement length, apply localized heat to nut or bolt to approximately 482°F (250°C). Disassemble while hot.

blue loctite is supposed to be able to be serviced w/o heat but there are sometimes when heat is needed.
 
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I learned my lesson after stripping a screw while attempting to loosen it on a Manix 2. But that could be attributable to the tool instead of the presence of Loctite on the screw.
 
I strongly agree! Wiha has never done me wrong. There's nothing like watching a cheap t-6 bit twist and warp in a screw that's got a little too much loc tite...
 
Dave 130 said:
I strongly agree! Wiha has never done me wrong. There's nothing like watching a cheap t-6 bit twist and warp in a screw that's got a little too much loc tite...
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Agreed.
I have other "namebrand" torx tools that I have either snapped off or twisted out of form. Torx hardware is becoming very common in cycling, and while the head may hold up stronger and give more accurate torque readings than Allen/hex, they sure do like to destroy tools.

I really wish Wera made some Torx bits or tools with their Lasertip, like their screwdrivers. Those have saved me (and my hardware) countless times in the past.
 
The Böker torx tool is nice and compact. It's Wiha bits can be used with your preferred driver too.

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